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Hot Spots for the Jet Set - August 2010 Events
BRAZIL
SÃO PAULO
Reel in the action at this year’s 21st International
Festival of Short Films. Don’t be fooled by these
films, often times the shorter movies are more fascinating
than features. From August 23–26, guests can screen
more than 400 films. Celebrate the art of short cinema
with world-renowned directors from all over the world
who come to show off their work and compete for one of
the festival’s many accolades. www.kinoforum.org
CURAÇAO
Biba I Laga Biba (Live and Let Live) in Curacao
this September 23. Don’t miss your chance to experience
one of the most fantastic gay weekends in the Caribbean.
You won’t be resting too much during Get Wet
Weekend when the island celebrates with wonderful
events for the GLBT traveler. Enjoy parties, including
the famous NaviGAYtion party, movie nights, performances,
and of course, the beautiful beaches! Most of all, take
time to savor the wonderful atmosphere the island has
to offer. www.gaycuracao.com
PERU
LIMA
Each and every August 30th, the citizens of Lima
honor Santa Rosa de Lima (Saint Rose of Lima),
the patron saint of Peru. The 17th-century woman, whose
real name was Isabel Flores de Oliva, devoted her life
to tending to the ill. She was a devout laywoman, Santa
Rosa belonged to no specific religious order, yet pilgrims
come to the city to throw personal letters and wishes
into a special wishing well and visit the hermitage
that Santa Rosa built. www.peru.info/perueng.asp
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